Thames travel guide
Thames Tourism | Thames Guide
You're Going to Love Thames
With a population of 7,136, Thames is a must-see destination in Waikato, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Thames has to offer.
When to visit Thames
How to Get to Thames
Plane
Although Thames doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Auckland Airport (AKL), which is located 69 km from Thames. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Thames from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 3h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Thames is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 76 km from Thames. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Auckland.
Airlines serving Thames
Where to stay in popular areas of Thames
Hiring a car in Thames
Expect to pay $2.53 per litre in Thames (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.30 and $40.40.